Australia has further tightened the screws on student visas by raising the evidence of funds visa applicants are required to show, after rating India, Nepal and Pakistan ‘high risk’ – a move that has made it more difficult for students from these countries to get visas for Australia.
Student visa aspirants from these countries are now required to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to meet the cost of living in Australia and travel expenses in addition to their course fees.
The Department of Home Affairs has increased the annual expenses to $21,041 that a single applicant is required to demonstrate the evidence of, in addition to the course fee, in order to satisfy the primary criteria for the Australian student visa.
